Don't just start incorporating your work
experience and qualifications unless you have a clear idea of how to present them.
Not exact matches
Unless you are a new graduate
and your education is really your most important credential
and qualification, you should list it at the end of your resume, after your professional
experience.
Always consider a resume length that does not exceed a page,
unless you have extensive
qualifications and job
experience.
• Put the most important skills,
qualifications or
experience at the start of each section of your effective resume • Don't use excessive amounts of unrequested information
unless it really adds value to your resume • Demonstrate skills using quantified examples that are short
and concise • Use purely positive
and action oriented language within your resume • Use easy to read bullet lists where you can • Don't use flowery language that no one will easily understand • Carefully
and thoroughly proofread what you have written or have it proofread by someone else
We're all a little vain but
unless you're applying for a modeling gig, you should let your
experience and qualifications speak for themselves.
Unless it is a skills - based resume that you are creating, your contact information goes first, followed by an objective or summary of
qualifications, skills, competencies, accomplishments, work
experience and finally education.